Can a High-Carb Diet Alone Cause PD?...Posy had always thought that the Sword of Damocles would fall on her one day. In spite of her seemingly great genes, her lifestyle could do with improvement. As well...reactionscomments
Insoles for Parkinson's disease...Good morning, I am Maria Gabriela, a college student. I am working on a project related to designing textured insoles for PD and I was wondering if someone had used...reactions3repliesTreatmentAssistive DevicesCoping
Stress Management and Why It Matters...As the entire world was closing down due to COVID-19, global stress levels were at an all-time high. For the first time during my life (and maybe in history), the...reactions9comments
Thriving and Living Well With Parkinson's During These Stressful Times...Précis: Likely, your boss, manager, neighbor, or loved ones have sent you a list of things to do or survive better during the pandemic we all know well as COVID-19...reactions2comments
One Last First Pitch...In the words of Harry Doyle (AKA Bob Uecker), 50 Cent’s first pitch was a little outside. In reality, it was more like Nuke Laloosh (Robbins) hitting the mascot in...reactionscomments
My Brother ~ I just need to express my concerns!...When he was twenty one years old he managed to roll his vehicle in the mine where he worked and by all rights should have been killed as his head...reactions3repliesNewly DiagnosedYoung Onset (YOPD)Side Effects
My Feelings on Being Diagnosed with Parkinson's Disease...When I was first diagnosed with Parkinson's disease (PD), my mind was in a whirlwind! My thoughts raced. How could this happen to me? Hadn't I been through such devastating trials and tribulations...reactions9comments
Chasing Perfection and Having Parkinson’s ...Chasing perfection started early in my BP (before Parkinson’s) years. My parents had very high expectations of me. Straight A's? Don’t they have A+? First to Eagle Scout in my age group? Couldn’t you get...reactionscomments
Happy New Life? Finding a Cure Together!...Posy is making her usual New Year's resolutions: To find a dance class and to attend the dance class! And, to eat more healthily (in particular, to eat more protein...reactionscomments
An Interview with Dr. Paul Thompson of Enigma-PD: Part 1...This interview contains 2 parts. Continue reading about Enigma-PD in part 2 of this interview with Dr. Paul Thompson. I recently had the opportunity to sit down and chat with...reactionscomments
The Parkinson's Gremlins...I woke up one morning with a strange feeling. At least strange for someone with Parkinson’s. Nothing was stiff. I easily rolled out of bed. I didn’t feel like I...reactions5comments
Playing a musical instrument..guitar ...Hi. I used to play in a band many years ago and I have always played my guitar at parties etc But now I can’t even play a chord or...reactions17replies
Calling All Couch Potatoes...Hello to my fellow persons with Parkinson’s (PWP). I imagine you have heard that exercise is good for you. Knowing that does not mean you will get off the couch...reactionscomments
Shaving With Tremors, Suggestions Appreciated Amongst Men Please...Someone, a male PwP, is having difficulties with shaving with tremors....reactionsreplies
The Beginning...As I looked down at my trembling hand the level of panic escalated. I shook my head and reminded myself that it was probably down to dehydration. My family had...reactions6comments
Where do I begin???...My brother, age 67, received an official diagnosis of Parkinson's disease last fall, although many of us had suspected it for quite some time. He has little confidence in the...reactions6repliesHealthcare TeamCaregivers & Care PartnersNewly Diagnosed
Shaving troubles...Hello. I am an OT trying to assist a 70yo male with PD to be independent with shaving facial hair, despite moderate hand tremors. Any compensatory strategies or products that...reactions14repliesAssistive DevicesCaregivers & Care Partners
Stalevo...I was having strong dyskinesia almost non stop. My Dr. switched me to Stalevo which is suppose to contain the same meds I was taking just less pills. I am...reactions2repliesSymptomsAcceptanceTreatment
The Must-Knows About the Mediterranean Diet for Parkinson’s...It’s not another fad diet but a time-tested lifestyle! The Mediterranean diet for Parkinson’s is consistently suggested by dietitians as a preventative and therapeutic approach to disease management. While it’s...reactions6comments
Tremor help...Good afternoon I am a support person ( the only one) for my 65 year old cousin who resides in a nursing home. He has Parkinson’s and struggles with hand...reactions3repliesAssistive Devices
